ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGS
November 23, 2025
The British journalist, Katty Kay, said, “Everybody fails; it’s no big deal. It’s what being human is. Don’t let that stop you from taking risks.” In tomorrow’s sermon, we are going to be looking at the story of Peter walking on water. We so often focus on his failure, but there would never have been a story about Peter walking on water, or at least attempting to walk on water, had he not tried. Yesterday, I was pulling some weeds in one of the church’s gardens when a guy walked by and said, “It looks good.” I responded, “That’s kind of you to say. I’m not sure if we’re there yet, but I am trying.” He shot right back, “My wife tells me I’m trying all the time.” We both laughed. Of course, his words pointed to two different kinds of trying. There are those of us who try the patience of others, while there are those who continue to try and put forth faithfulness, even when what they are doing is difficult and risky. So tomorrow, on Thanksgiving Sunday, we will give thanks for such folks.
Though we might try your patience, O God whose patience is eternal, we thank you for your encouraging Spirit that continues to invite us to walk in faith. Amen.
